Manager, Corporate Strategy & Development

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us. 

Job Title: Manager, Corporate Strategy & Development

Reports to: Sr. Director, Corporate Strategy & Development

Location: Goleta, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Remote-Hybrid

The Role

Corporate Strategy & Business Development is responsible for:

Developing, articulating and stewarding the enterprise and brands’ long-range strategic plans Identifying, evaluating, executing & managing organic growth opportunities (strategic initiatives) within the Deckers portfolio across all brands, regions and channels Bringing to light key insights and analyses about consumer, competition, category, and regional trends for global leadership team and Board of Directors Identifying, assessing and executing on external investment (M&A) opportunities that fit with the overall enterprise portfolio strategy
 

We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Your Impact

Enterprise Strategic Planning Support

• Work with the Sr. Manager & Sr. Director in developing the enterprise corporate strategic direction, growth initiatives, playbook & execution plan
• Support the strategy calendar & corresponding ELT milestone meetings through insight-driven recommendations, research, presentation support & financial modeling
• Prepare for Board of Directors Meetings (1x a year focused on brand strategies, remaining 3x supporting leadership) through presentation support, competitive & category research & basic pro-forma financial modeling

Strategic Initiatives Project Management

• Be the point-person for the on-going management & governance of our strategic initiatives – including reporting, KPI tracking, project management & coordination
• Support special projects within Brands, Regions & Channels – ranging from accelerating certain products & divisions to launching into new markets
• Work closely with brand, region, channel, operation, and enterprise leaders to align the organization around major brand strategies and key growth initiatives

Monthly & Quarterly Market & Competitive Insights

• Analyze competitive sets for both Deckers and its brands and provide monthly and quarterly updates to the leadership team and Board of Directors

Business Case & Scenario Modeling Support

• Support business case, scenario modeling & analytical deep dives into key issues on a quarterly & annual basis (annual strategic review)

Who You Are

• A highly organized person able to handle multiple competing priorities & keep the team on-track
• A great thinker who combines analytical and creative skillsets to solve complex problems
• A person with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A highly collaborative person who enjoys helping others succeed and enjoys sharing in the success of the team
   

We’d love to hear from people with

• 3-5 Years of Experience; Preferred domains of corporate/business unit strategy, management consulting, investment banking, business analysis/project-driven roles across analytics, finance or marketing
   

What We'll Give You

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
• Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
• Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
• Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportun